Abstract The Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs or polyaromatic hydrocarbons) have
been extensively studied to understand their distribution, fate and effects in the environment …

Haze is a common phenomenon afflicting Southeast Asia (SEA), including Malaysia, and
has occurred almost every year within the last few decades. Haze is associated with high …

Combustion processes are responsible for the vast majority of the polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) that enter the environment. This review presents and discusses some …

Particulate matter (PM 10) associated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in
ambient air were determined at two sites within the Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur (urban, KL) …

Compound-specific stable isotope analysis (CSIA) using gas chromatography-isotope ratio
mass spectrometry (GC/IRMS) has developed into a mature analytical method in many …

This review compiled the data from recent actual and simulation studies on toxic emissions
from open burning and categorized into sources, broadly as biomass and anthropogenic …

Owing to their toxicity, persistence and capacity for long-range atmospheric transport,
persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are internationally regulated. However, forests can …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are present in both gaseous and particulate
phases. These compounds are considered to be atmospheric contaminants and are human …

An extensive soil survey was carried out to study the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)
contaminations in 138 soil samples collected throughout Hong Kong. Results demonstrated …

The haze episodes that occurred in Malaysia in September–October 1991, August–October
1994 and September–October 1997 have been attributed to suspended smoke particulate …